Great food great service...thanks so much from.. Tammy Frizek will recommend to other people had the wonderful cold appetizer and Turkish tea so much better than american tea read more

Truly the cleanest,most delicious and freshest food in town. It's always our first choice when going out . read more

Istanbul Grill - Mixed grill with bulgar - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

Great food, awesome service. Only lacking alcoholic beverage service, but you can bring your bottle of wine or beer and the restaurant will uncork for you. They will also provide wine glasses. read more

Our Waiter did not really communicate with us much. I didn't even know his name. And bigger parties who sat down after us were served before us. I ordered the lamb adana kebab with vegetables. I was served what very much seemed to be instant rice with vermicelli. Which already killed my excitement. My vegetables were maybe three slices of red onion, a singular tomato wedge and a singular pepper. Not very thrilling considering it was a twenty dollar plate. Sure the meat was okay, but the food was very unappealing to me. Coming from someone who is Persian with a Turkish mother in law, I would never return to eat instant rice. read more

This place is not something you notice it just has a sign in a shopping center, but I was soo glad I stopped in. the food is amazing the wait staff is friendly. Definitely a great hidden gem read more

I was a little apprehensive about this restaurant from the exterior appearance however the food and service was excellent. The staff were very helpful with decision making and explaining the menu as well as very attentive. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in last week and told myself I must write a review. So here it is. AWESOME! Really can't add much to that. Absolutely loved everything about the place. Food is incredible. Tabouli salad was freshest I have ever had. You must try it. Main dishes were great. Service-perfect. This is a must go to place, in fact we will be there tonight! read more

It's hard to find good mediterranean restaurants in the Cleveland area but Istanbul is amazing. Their hummus is an obvious must order it comes out fresh and warm, the servers are all great and attentive to your needs and checking for refills. I've tried many different dishes and I love the Istanbul special, the meat is tender and juicy and the whole plate is full of flavor. I'm going back this weekend! read more

Istanbul Grill - Istanbul special - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

Ever since Falafel Cafe closed I have been looking for an equal replacement for their veggie and mixed grill sampler platters. I have found this and more at Istanbul Mediterranean Grill! Sure, it's about $20 more expensive, but oooohh is it tasty. *Sigara Boregi $ 7.99 - phyllo dough stuffed with feta. I dipped these in this cucumber yogurt sauce. Pretty good. *Mixed Appetizer (small) $16.99 - delicious hummus, smokey baba, sweet grape leaf, cool lebni, chunky eggplant sauce, and tabouli. Oh my such great flavors! They give you some homemade Turkish round bread to rip apart and soak up the goods with. *Mixed Grill $26.99 - overpriced, but lots of meat: beef, chicken, lamb with rice. *Baklava $5.49 - four small pieces. Tasty, just a lot of syrup. They also have Turkish versions of hot sauce, garlic sauce, and yogurt sauce. Overall, I was happily surprised by the portion size and flavors of the food. Easily 3-4 meals depending on your appetite or amount of guests. I look forward to leftovers! I know this place is pricier than the fast casual spots around town, but honestly, it's worth it. While I won't get this all of the time, it will definitely be added to my list of good Mediterranean places to treat myself at. read more

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Solid Mediterranean restaurant. Huge, diverse menu. Really friendly staff. We shared an order of the baba ganoush with vegetables and both had a Shepherd Salad with added lamb. Fresh veggies, lots of feta. It was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Let me begin by saying that I am of middle eastern descent, and the food here was on the same level as my grandma's cooking. Mike drop.... read more

Awesome experience at this local establishment . Food is authentic, fresh and tasty. The hostess was warm and the service was attentive . Really enjoyed our lunch and we will be back . read more

Istanbul Grill - Love the menu !! - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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What a fantastic meal! Our group of four tried all different dishes and nothing disappointed. The lamb was delicious. We ordered tabouli and hummus appetizers. We loved the bread that came with it. Even though we were full, we opted for the custard dessert. Fantastic! I think this is my new favorite restaurant. Also the waiter was so nice and helpful. Just a great experience. We will be back. read more

Delicious food with a variety of options. I'm a vegetarian and visiting from out of the area. So happy I found Istanbul. Service was terrific. They cook the bread fresh which is an added bonus. Only down side was the noise level which makes it difficult to hear people. If you have hearing difficulties or get overly stimulated by a noisy environment, I would get the food through takeout. read more

Very authentic, always fresh, high quality, high value Turkish dining in an unassuming storefront in a small strip mall with several nearby restaurants. If you are interested in eastern Mediterranean food, Istanbul Grill is for you. Excellent vegetarian items are available. Lamb dishes are exceptional. Appetizers and dessert should not be missed. No alcohol is served. BYOB seems to be okay, but you might call to be sure. Access and parking are always excellent. read more

Maybe the terrible quality was due to a slow day (completely dead inside) or maybe it was because we ordered take out, but the falafel wrap was cold and dry. My husband ordered the chicken shish wrap which was also cold and dry. Too bad, I was so excited to try sitting in one day, but I won't be coming back. read more

It was ok they need brewskis though bros. If Matt Dillon were to walk in here that would be so much cooler ya know

Love this restaurant! Servers are so attentive and the food is delicious! I'm only giving them 4 because I wish they would always update their Google operational hours. I drove here once thinking they are open (according to their website / google) and was so sad to know they were not. It was heartbreaking experience! read more

My wife and I stopped here for dinner the other day as we were craving some good authentic Turkish/Middle Eastern food. We live in a small town in Ohio so this was about an hour away but I am glad we made the drive! The food was SO AMAZING, very close to the food we had in NJ/NY! Very flavorful and filling! The dessert we had was also super amazing as well! But what we really really loved about this place is how our server Firat made us comfortable and checked in on us to make sure we were okay! He was super attentive and just amazing! We enjoyed every bit of our experience and we would definitely be visiting again! I would recommend this to anyone in the area! If you do go, ASK FOR FIRAT! He is super nice and you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Firat for your service! It was a pleasure! read more

Istanbul Grill - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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Delicious!!!! Great food and service. Always enjoy going! Try the zucchini pancakes for an appetizer. They are such a delicious surprise!

Amazing food and the best hummus I've ever had!! Run by a great family as well. Home made bread and perfectly cooked and seasoned kabobs. Can't say enough. read more

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We love Mediterranean food, and we are very familiar with that type of food, especially Turkish cuisine. Our Yelp discovery gave us high hopes, but our overall experience left us underwhelmed. The service was exceptional and attentive, which we appreciated, but the real issue was the food. The appetizers were decent but could have been more remarkable. However, considering their quality and price, our disappointment stemmed from the main courses. For instance, according to the menu, the Adana Kofte Kebab was supposed to be served with rice and vegetables. What arrived were two koftes that were dry and overly seasoned with a potent spice. The "vegetables" included a minuscule portion of chopped raw onion and cabbage or a couple of slivers of salad (sorry, I forgot, because this was a totally forgettable side dish) - hardly a satisfying accompaniment. The lamb shish kebab with yogurt fared slightly better in taste, but the meat was really chewy. Adding to our frustration, the prices were noticeably high for the area. During our four-day stay, we dined at several other restaurants of similar or superior quality, and in every case, the prices were, on average, $2-5 less per portion and even up to ten dollars cheaper in some instances. We understand that this restaurant is a rare option for this part of the country and all restaurants' challenges today, including rising costs and staffing issues. Nevertheless, we believe that maintaining fair prices is essential to respecting and retaining loyal customers. Refraining from exploiting your patrons is crucial, especially given the current industry challenges. read more

I ordered lamb and chicken kabobs dinner for take out. The food was so highly seasoned, inedible, even with yogurt sauce. This was my first visit and if I had known, I would have said to be light on the seasonings. I ate the rice and threw the rest away. A waste of money. read more

WE LOVE ISTANBUL!! Everyone in my family has their favorites, but mine are the chicken adana and chicken shish. The spices and sauces pop in your mouth! I always ask for the bulgur instead of the rice pilaf and they gladly oblige. Husband loves chicken saute and lamb adana. Kids love the gyro and chicken veg soup. We are regulars here, and hope this place sticks around for a long time! A great Avon establishment with incredibly yummy eats. Two thumbs up, five stars, an A+ and three smiley faces :) :) :) read more

This place is incredible! I've had the mixed appetizer plate a couple times, the white bean salad, the shepherd salad, and the vegetarian entree. The food is always really well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The staff is courteous and really kind. It's the kind of place you feel welcome to be. Give this place a try, you won't regret it! Try the Turkish coffee or BYOB. read more

I almost eat here everyday. I love the food and everyone is so friendly. The best Mediterranean restaurant ever in the united states among the ones that i tried (which is almost 10 different states and 15 cities ) . They recently renovated the restaurant and i can not wait to see Istanbul pictures on the walls again . read more

The food was great, service was friendly, and for the money I was very happy. I had chicken and shrimp kebabs with rice and grilled vegetables. Everything was well cooked and very tasty. The portions were right on, though I would have liked some more vegetables because of how surprisingly good they were. My dinner was around $19 after tax, but everything was really good, the vegetables seemed fresh, and service was great. It was worth it! read more

Ordered one chicken shish and one shrimp shish. Some of the best shrimp I've had in awhile. They roasted it quickly so it was slightly charred, but not overlooked. It was an amazing bite of food. The chicken was flavorful and moist as well, but the shrimp was a bit of a "wow." Zucchini fritters were crispy upon arrival and full of shaved vegetables with a creamy dipping sauce, I would order them again! Staff was kind, helpful and readily available. Ambiance was pretty and a bit grand which was nice to see in the Midwest. A heads up that they do not serve alcohol. read more

Fantastic food fantastic staff. The server remembered where I sat and what I ordered and I am not a regular. This is a great place for Mediterranean food. Deliciously recommended Thank you ! read more

Had dinner here tonight while on a trip to Ohio. They had the entrance shoveled and cleared after having a foot of snow the night before. Friendly staff. Our party of 9 was seated immediately even though they had like a party of 20 in there. Food came out fast and so fresh. Everything was good but my favorite was the kenafa for desert. It was very sweet and we shared among two of us. read more

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Excellent food and great services . I had the mixed grill and it was delicious the meat was cooked perfectly.

Love this place. Unique dishes with original Mediterranean dishes and flavors. I love the "buttered chicken" and the "pita breads" are great; nothing on the menu I wouldn't recommend. I have eaten here about 10 times and each has been a food delight. Wines are not the greatest but hey, the food more than makes up. Caution on the HOT scale; (they offer up to 10). I tried and 8 and it was a little too much; start lower and move up; 5 is HOT for Americans, I'm guessing. I've had hotter in Indonesia though...and like it. read more

Where do I even begin? This place is legitimately a jewel of the west side. Their lahmacun (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) was totally awesome and unique. It's like a Turkish pizza covered in lamb! Would highly recommend if you're looking to try something new. They only serve it in Sunday's after 12:30 or so! (We got their at 11:45 and we were disappointed that we couldn't order it, but we got one to go instead! ) We also got the mixed appetizer, which had the most amazing spreads and dips! (Hummus, baba, etc...) my philosophy is why get one dip when you can get them all? I was surprised at the cost; I think it was around $15 but it's awesome. We got dessert, of course, and holy baklava! It was amazing! Don't forget the Turkish coffee... it's also life changing. Other pro tips from the folks sitting at tables around us... get the phyllo-wrapped feta "cigars", the lentil soup, and Turkish tea. Finally, our service was fantastic. Our waiters so our friendly, helpful, and attentive. We can't wait to go back. read more

Istanbul Grill - Get all the desserts!!! (And Turkish coffee) - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

First time eating there tonight and my husband and I truly enjoyed our meals. The food was fresh and the prices are very fair for the quality of food that you receive. We can't wait to order from this restaurant again! read more

My husband and I were looking for something different to do for dinner. Wow. What a find! The food was excellent, the service outstanding, and it is definitely one of my new favorites! I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys great food and wants to try something new. We will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and service. Very pleasant servers. Stuffed grape leaves are wonderful. Lamb shishkobab is great

Wow!!!! This place is great. Everything was perfect. Staff was great, food was yummy, and all was reasonably priced. read more

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The food was fresh and delicious! The staff was friendly and the service was fast. We had a wonderful lunch and we will definitely be back even though we live in Port Clinton. I will make the trip just for dinner soon! Thank you for a lovely lunch! read more

Very bad experience with no response to our requests. We went there for their Sunday special meat pie and for random reason they said they won't be able to make it unless we request it when making our reservations. Mind you they no one made us aware of this policy, No one mentioned on their website or in their menu... very disappointing and will never go back. Oh forgot to mention how they were rushing us to leave and the minutes one of us stood up to leave an army of 20 employees came to clean the table when half of us were still seated. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE ! read more

My wife lived in Istanbul a while back. Decided to surprise her with a visit to this little gem. Tucked away in chain filled Avon/Lake, Istanbul offers a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine. Right off I-90, very convenient to find. Parking is simple as there is a designated lot. Walked in and was immediately greeted by the amazing wait staff. They were so courteous they asked me if my car lights turned off by itself. I politely said yes, but it was very courteous of them to ask. Went on a Friday evening about 6 and there was plenty of space for us to sit. Right as we were leaving it started to fill up. We had fresh bread with cucumber and tomato sauce deliver shortly after we ordered our drinks. Bread was flaky and the sauces complimented it very well. We also ordered Sigara Boregi as an app per my wife's recommendation. Wow! The feta cheese was fresh and the phyllo dough was crispy! It was a little salty, but I think that's how it's suppose to be. After reading other Yelp reviews, I ordered the Doner kabob. The slices of beef/lamb came HUGE on my plate. The meat was tender and very very flavorful. It was complimented with a side of pilaf rice and veggies. I can usually throw down a plate, but I had to get a to-go box. I liked taking the bread and wrapping the meat up like a makeshift gyro. It was a lot of food, well worth the price. My wife had the Iskender Kebob with yogurt. Personally, I liked this better than my dish. The butter tomato sauce on hers is what made the difference. It came with bread in the middle and soaked up all the juices from the meat and sauce. Once we finished we ordered Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. I've never had it before, and i usually like my coffee strong. But, my wife recommended that I get light sugar. Darn, she was right! I was glad I had some sugar, but my oh my was if strong. After I finished my coffee, my wife said the customary thing to do was to turn the cup upside down for a few minutes and the grounds could reveal possible images which are open to interpretation. All in all, a very great first visit. We had had the pleasure of speaking to the owner for a bit and he was very nice! Service 5 stars. Food 5 stars!!! read more

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